GREENS

Lime Wash

#DFE3D0

RGB 223, 227, 208 · HSL 73°, 25%, 85% · CMYK 2, 0, 8, 11

Lime Wash is #DFE3D0 in HEX — rgb(223, 227, 208), hsl(73°, 25%, 85%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 8%, 11%).

Lime Wash pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 73°, 25%, 85%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#DFE3D0

RGB223, 227, 208

HSL73°, 25%, 85%

HSV73°, 8%, 89%

CMYK2, 0, 8, 11

Decimal14672848

CSS RGBrgb(223, 227, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(73, 25%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Lime Wash 1122-2

Exact match

Behr

Prairie Dust N330-2

ΔE 0.9 · #DFE1CE

Benjamin Moore

Sweet CSP-785

ΔE 1.1 · #DCE0CD

Vista Paint

Hyde Park K-911

ΔE 1.1 · #DFE5D3

Hallman-Lindsay

Just About Green 740

ΔE 1.4 · #E2E7D3

Dulux

Green Frost Half S20C1H

ΔE 1.5 · #DCDFCD

Sherwin-Williams

Sagey SW6175

ΔE 1.8 · #E2E2D1

Valspar

Parisian Mist 7005-6

ΔE 1.9 · #E4E8D6

Kilz

Celadon Vase LG190-02

ΔE 2.3 · #DBE1D2

Dunn-Edwards

Green Tea DEW355

ΔE 2.6 · #E8E8D4

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 3 · #E4E2D3

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 3.1 · #E7EBDA

IKEA

IKEA189 189

ΔE 3.8 · #DDDFD3

Farrow & Ball

James White 2010

ΔE 4.2 · #EDE9D8

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 5.3 · #D4E2C8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DFE3D0

#D3CFE2

Analogous

#E2DDCF

#DFE3D0

#D5E2CF

Triadic

#DFE3D0

#CFDEE2

#E2CFDE

Split-Complementary

#DFE3D0

#CFD5E2

#DDCFE2

Tetradic

#DFE3D0

#CFE2DD

#D3CFE2

#E2CFD5

Monochromatic

#9DA970

#BDC69F

#DFE3D0

#F4F5EF

Rectangle

#DFE3D0

#CFE2D3

#D3CFE2

#E2CFDE

Compound

#DFE3D0

#D5E2CF

#D3CFE2

#DDCFE2

Variations

Lighter

#E5E8D9

#EBEDE3

#F3F4EF

Darker

#BAC398

#8A9856

#515931

Saturation

#DADCD6

#DEE2CF

#E6F1C1

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

16.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFE3D0

#E4E0D1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFE3D0

#E2E2D3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFE3D0

#E1E0E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lime Wash sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#E7D7B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#DFE3D0

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#D4DCDB

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBECEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#AEA7CA

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #DFE3D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFE3D0;

CSS Variable

--color-lime-wash: #DFE3D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lime-wash': '#DFE3D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFE3D0] text-[#DFE3D0]

SCSS

$lime-wash: #DFE3D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFE3D0?

#DFE3D0 is Lime Wash, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #DFE3D0 warm or cool?

Lime Wash reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lime Wash?

Lime Wash works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Lime Wash?

Lime Wash pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Lime Wash?

You can download Lime Wash on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Lime Wash?

The hex code is #DFE3D0. In RGB it's 223, 227, 208, and in HSL it's 73°, 25%, 85%.

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